Kane Williamson Sidelined in Champions Trophy Final

Kane Williamson, New Zealand's key batsman, suffers a quadriceps strain and will not field in the Champions Trophy final against India. Mark Chapman replaces him. Williamson scored 11 before being dismissed by Kuldeep Yadav. The severity of his injury is yet to be determined.

Kane Williamson, a pivotal figure in New Zealand's batting lineup, will miss the fielding session of the Champions Trophy final against India due to a quadriceps strain, according to an announcement from the New Zealand Cricket (NZC).

Williamson managed to score 11 runs before being caught out by Indian spinner Kuldeep Yadav, executing a return catch. His absence on the field will see Mark Chapman stepping in as his replacement.

As the team proceeds without their star player, uncertainty looms regarding the extent and recovery time from Williamson's injury.